Corey W. Hunter, MDAinsworth Institute of Pain ManagementIcan School of MedicineMount Sinai HospitalNew York, New York Timothy T. Davis, MDSource HealthcareSanta Monica, California Michael J. DePalma, MDInterventional Spine Care Fellowship ProgramVirginia iSpine PhysiciansRichmond, VirginiaCorey Hunter, MD founded The Ainsworth Institute as part of his vision to create the premier center for those suffering from pain. Dr. Hunter completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation the New York University Langone Medical Center and his Interventional Pain Management fellowship at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center – New York Presbyterian Hospital. In a short time, Dr. Hunter has gained national recognition for his many publicationsand contributions to the study and treatment of pain. His steadfast dedication to furthering the field, particularly pain syndromes that are the most difficult to manage, has resulted in his appointment to advisory committees and the like. Dr. Hunter is an active member of professional organizations including the North American Neuromodulation Society, International Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and American Society of Regional Anesthesia. Dr. Hunter is considered to be a rising star and key opinion leader in the field of pain management. He lectures all over the country on the latest breakthroughs and has numerous publications to his credit, including a number of contributions to textbooks on treating pain and several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, he is a consultant and instructor for several companies who research and develop treatments for chronic pain including St. Jude Medical. Currently, Dr. Hunter maintains privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center. Timothy Davis, MD is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in caring for a wide range of disorders such as brain injury, stroke, multiple trauma and spinal cord disorders, among many others. Dr. Davis focuses on increasing or restoring functional ability or quality of life in those suffering from physical disabilities and deficiencies. Dr. Davis specializes in diagnosis and conservative management of spinal and musculoskeletal injuries as well as interventional pain management and electrodiagnostics. He also has a special interest in Platelet Rich Plasma Treatments and Stem Cell Therapy for Spine and Joint Injuries. Dr. Davis is the Founder and Medical Director of Orthopedic Pain Specialists.Michael J. DePalma, MD is President and Medical Director of Virginia iSpine Physicians where he practices Interventional Spine Care. Dr. DePalma completed his residency in the highly regarded department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was appointed as Academic Chief Resident during his senior year of residency training during which he played a vital role in recruiting internationally recognized spine experts as guest speakers. Dr. DePalma completed his specialized Interventional Spine Care training during a fellowship year at the internationally renowned Penn Spine Center of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. In 2004, Dr. DePalma moved to Richmond, VA to help develop the Sheltering Arms Spine Clinic and was subsequently appointed the Medical Director role at the VCU Spine Center in 2007. In 2011, Dr. DePalma established Virginia iSpine Physicians and the Virginia Spine Research Institute in order to optimally dispense Interventional Spine Care and pursue innovative spine research.Dr. DePalma has authoredor co-authored over 80 articles and abstracts in peer reviewed journals, 8 textbook chapters, and edited a 49 chapter textbook on Interventional Spine Care comprised of contributions from international experts in the fields of spine biomechanics, diagnostic imaging, electrodiagnostic medicine, and diagnostic and therapeutic spinal procedures. Dr. DePalma is an active spine researcher and pioneer involved as an investigator in clinical trials evaluating new agents that help repair or restore painfully degenerated intervertebral discs in the low back. He was the lead investigator at VCU in the largest prospective study of an innovative non-surgical technique to stabilize painful pelvic fractures in osteoporotic patients. His research was recently recognized by the International Spine Intervention Society as the “Best Clinical Paper” at their 17th Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto, CA. He is also the Principal Investigator on a trial evaluating painful lumbar discs, and a separate study of medication injected into painfully arthritic joints of the back to help reverse the arthritic changes. These are just a few examples of how Dr. DePalma contributes to advances and innovation in diagnosing and treating painful spinal disorders.
